Chemistry for Health, Exercise and Medical Science - CHEM1831
Faculty: Faculty of Science
School: School of Chemistry
Course Outline: http://www.chem.unsw.edu.au/
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6
Enrolment Requirements:
None
CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
Description
Designed for students in Health and Exercise Science and related areas, this course covers the chemistry required to understand atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, thermodynamics, equilibrium chemistry in aqueous solution and introductory kinetics, the chemistry of organic compounds, stereochemistry, functional groups and their reactions especially amines, amides, acids and esters, redox chemistry of oxygen. Case studies and experiments relevant to health and exercise science are also included. The Chemistry in the course will prepare students for the Level II Biochemistry and Anatomy components of their programs.
Assumed knowledge: A basic knowledge of Chemistry equivalent to the NSW Year 11 Chemistry syllabus. It is also recommended that BIOS1201 be taken concurrently.
Note: Students who have completed this course and wish to take further Chemistry courses should consult the School of Chemistry or their Program Advisor.
Assumed knowledge: A basic knowledge of Chemistry equivalent to the NSW Year 11 Chemistry syllabus. It is also recommended that BIOS1201 be taken concurrently.
Note: Students who have completed this course and wish to take further Chemistry courses should consult the School of Chemistry or their Program Advisor.